washing machine
noun
: a machine for washing
especially
: one for washing clothes and household linen
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This slow buildup can be accelerated if there are any issues with your washing machine.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
In fact, high-efficiency washing machines use half as much water as a traditional washing machine—sometimes even less.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Look at modern washing machines, lawn mowers, homes.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 3 June 2026
Encourage them to bring a pile of laundry to the washing machine.
—Alanna Gallo, Parents, 2 June 2026
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
In fact, high-efficiency washing machines use half as much water as a traditional washing machine—sometimes even less.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Look at modern washing machines, lawn mowers, homes.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 3 June 2026
Encourage them to bring a pile of laundry to the washing machine.
—Alanna Gallo, Parents, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for washing machine
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“Washing machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washing%20machine. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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